Health Benefits Of Cashews

July 15, 2010
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Cashew nuts are kidney-shaped seeds found attached to the bottom of the fruit tree called the cashew apple. They are known for their delicate flavors, and they are popular garnish for a number of salads and fry dishes. They are also used for the mellow nut butter made in Brazil and Nigeria. Portuguese explorers were the ones who introduced cashews to India and some African countries. Now, cashews are well-known in countries like India, Tanzania, Mozambique, Nigeria and Brazil.

Here are the health benefits of cashews:

* Consumption of cashews is very important for the prevention of gallstones in the human body.
* It is a known fact that the two minerals, calcium…

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Stir-Fry With Tofu, Green Beans And Tomatoes Recipe

July 15, 2010
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If you want something healthy and flavorful for a meal, then this is the perfect recipe for you. The combination of tofu, green beans and tomatoes with the hint of oyster sauce and spicy Thai chili paste makes this an incredibly delicious dish.

Here’s a recipe from The Gloriously Gluten-Free Cookbook by Vanessa Maltin.

Ingredients: (serves 4)

3 tablespoons vegetables oil

10 ounces tofu, cut into 1 x 1 x 1/2-inch slices

1 tablespoon oyster sauce

8 ounces fresh green beans, ends broken off

1 cup sliced onion

1 teaspoon minced garlic

1/4 cup vegetable stock

2 tomatoes, diced

1 tablespoon gluten-free chili sauce (such as Thai Kitchen brand)

Procedure:

- Heat a large wok or nonstick skillet over high heat) it is…

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Health Insurance Companies Were Found Investing In Fast Food Chains

July 15, 2010
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I’m not even surprised that health insurance companies, who promised to provide us with health care (and an expensive one at that), are investing on fast food chains. Yes, health insurance companies have stocks in fast food chains.

Researchers at Harvard Medical School say that 11 large insurance companies own about $1.9 billion in stock in at least top five fast food companies—McDonald’s, Burger King, KFC and Taco Bell—as of June 2009. Although I can’t really fault them for wanting to earn more money in this day and age of economic crisis; still, big businesses should have moral and social responsibilities right?

The Harvard experts say that insurance companies should sell their…

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Eight Tricks Maintain Energetic All Day Through

July 15, 2010
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By the end of the day, I’m usually so drained I cannot even manage to say one word. This is because at the start of the day, I become so hyperactive that I eventually lost the energy that should keep me going throughout the day.

Here are then eight tricks to stay energetic throughout the day:

* Stand instead of sit.
* Give yourself a break.
* Walk around on your breaks.
* Try creative desk energy renewal strategies.
* Find an encouragement partner.
* Watch your posture.
* Pace yourself.
* Respect your biological cycles.

Remember occasional breaks are necessary for mental and physical health. Don’t be stuck to a boring desk job since that might even drain you…

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Cheese Flautas With Cilantro Peseto Recipe

May 30, 2010
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I usually don’t like eating Mexican foods. It’s just too bland for my taste buds except maybe for the chili salsa. However, this dish made me think otherwise. The combination of the flautas with the ground beef and cheddar cheese is astronomically the best Mexican food I’ve had in years.

Here’s a recipe from Martha Stewart.

Ingredients: (serves 3)

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

2 garlic cloves, sliced

3/4 cup hulled pumpkin seeds

1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

2 tablespoons lime juice

salt and pepper

8 corn tortillas

1 1/2 cups grated Monterey Jack cheese

1/4 cup peanut oil

Salsa

Procedure:

- Place a skillet over medium heat. Soften the tortillas on the skillet for a few second each side. Set aside. Pour 2 tablespoons…

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Restricting Calorie Intake Will Help You Live Longer

May 30, 2010
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If you want to live up to a hundred years, research said you should start cutting down on calorie intake. By eliminating wheat, sugar, dairy, meat and cooking at high heat, studies said you can reduce calorie intake and live longer.

According to those who are currently on calorie restriction, changing their lifestyles might help them live long enough to see their great-grandchildren grow up. They said that they can live longer by monitoring every single food they take in.

In an experiment, people who took about only 1,500 calories a day emerged as having healthier body organs than anyone of their own biological age. Roy Walford, author of the book “Beyond…

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10 Foods To Prevent Breast Cancer

May 30, 2010
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A new medical research now said that you can reduce the risk of breast cancer by eating certain kinds of foods. You can choose to battle and prevent breast cancer by just living a healthy lifestyle. Aaron Tabor, an medical diet and anti-aging expert, enumerated 10 powerful antioxidants that can protect your body from radical cell damages.

Here are the top 10 foods you can eat to lower the risk of breast cancer:
1. Carrots

2. Green tea

3. Apples

4. Fiber

5. Omega-3 oils

6. Flaxseed

7. Walnuts

8. Pomegranates

9. Broccoli

10. Low-Glycemic Foods

I know that most of these foods are not exactly the most common favorites; but come to think of it, if it prevents cancer, isn’t it…

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Plums Are Now In Season

May 30, 2010
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It’s nearing summer time, and ripe fruits and vegetables are finally making their debuts—plums being one of them. These fruits are usually in season from May through early October. Plums are relatives of peach, nectarine and almond. In some parts of the United States, plums are just starting to crop up.

They come in more than 2,000 varieties, which at least 100 of them are available in the United States alone. Varieties differ in size, shape, color, texture and flavor. Plums are generally divided into six categories: Japanese, American, Damson, Ornamental, Wild and European.

When buying plums, they should be plump and well colored, depending on the variety. Look for fruits that…

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Obese Kids Are Bullied More Than Non-Obese Kids

May 30, 2010
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It’s no surprise that kids nowadays are constantly being bullied. It isn’t even a bigger surprise that obese kids get more bullied than other regular-weighed kids. In fact, a new study is claiming this exact phenomenon.

In the journal Pediatrics, experts are saying that from grade 3 to grade 6, obese kids are being bullied more than thinner kids—regardless of gender, race, social skills or academic achievement. This study involved 821 boys and girls with 17 percent of third-graders being obese and 15 percent being branded as overweight.

The study’s results showed that 45 percent of kids are being bullied but obese kids have 63-percent higher risk of being bullied as compared…

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Braised Chicken With Leeks And Cream Recipe

May 30, 2010
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I have lots of time on my hands now, so I decided to look for a rather complicated recipe that I can prepare for my family tonight. This dish is not exactly what you would call complicated, but it do combine many layers of preparations and cooking, so I think that this would be just right for a hearty meal later on.

This recipe is from Blake Royer who founded The Paupered Chef.

Ingredients: (serves 2)

2 chicken legs and thighs, skin-on and bone-in

Salt and pepper

1 tablespoon neutral oil, such as canola

1 large leek, dark green part cut off, cut into thin strips

2 cloves garlic

1/4 cup white wine

1 1/2 cups chicken stock or water

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